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AP02 BBX

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 148,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 132,531 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroded, not effecting structure

Fail 5 Jan 2019 132,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded, not effecting structure

Pass 6 Jan 2018 125,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 125,051 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 114,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

srs warning light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

srs warning light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,560 miles

airbag light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 81,471 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,358 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,730 miles

air bag light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,368 miles

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AP02 BBX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP02 BBX is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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